Explorer for Sketchfab vs Fab3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explorer for Sketchfab
Explore a vast collection of 3D models with interactive previews and augmented reality capabilities. Discover, sort, and experience detailed creations from a large community.
- Explore 3D model collection
- Interactive previews
- Augmented Reality (AR) mode
- Sort by category, popularity, views, likes
- Unofficial Sketchfab client
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Discover the world of 3D models with Explorer for Sketchfab, an unofficial Sketchfab app from Sozzled. Explore a vast collection, sorted by category, popularity, views, likes, and more. Experience detailed models with interactive previews and go even further with Augmented Reality.
Fab3D
Explore, collect, and share a vast library of 3D models from a global community. Download models for offline viewing, upload your own creations, and experience them in augmented reality. Organize and share your 3D content with ease.
- Discover 3D models
- Personal model library
- Offline model viewing
- Upload 3D creations
- AR model experience
- Organize and share models
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Fab3D is the ultimate space for 3D enthusiasts, designers, and creators. Browse, collect, and share stunning 3D models from the Sketchfab community, all in one beautifully designed app. Features • Discover Inspiration Explore thousands of high-quality 3D models across various categories from talented creators worldwide. • Personal Library Save your favorite models to your Likes collection for quick access anytime, anywhere. • Download & View Download models directly to your device for offline viewing in stunning detail. • Upload Your Creations Share your USDZ, OBJ, STL, and other 3D creations directly to Sketchfab with just a few taps. • Seamless Preview View models in stunning detail with our built-in 3D viewer—rotate, zoom, and explore every angle. • AR Ready Experience models in your real-world environment with built-in AR capabilities. • Organize & Share Keep your 3D content organized and easily share models with friends, colleagues, or clients. Whether you're a professional 3D artist, hobbyist, or simply appreciate beautiful 3D creations, Fab3D transforms how you discover and interact with 3D content. Your entire 3D model collection, always at your fingertips. Download Fab3D today and step into a world of unlimited 3D creativity. For terms of use for in-app purchases and subscriptions, see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ #3DModels #Sketchfab #3DViewer #DesignApp #CreativeTools
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fab3D at 83% against Explorer for Sketchfab's 8%. Fab3D also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.7). Explorer for Sketchfab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#88 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Fab3D is free to download; Explorer for Sketchfab costs $0.99 up front. Fab3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Explorer for Sketchfab asks for nothing beyond the download.
Fab3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Explorer for Sketchfab's written reviews are positive against 83% of Fab3D's.
Explorer for Sketchfab ships an update every 5 weeks, Fab3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explorer for Sketchfab | Fab3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.7 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sozzled LLC | Abraham Mangona |
Customer experience
Explorer for Sketchfab
Fab3D
In-app purchases
Explorer for Sketchfab
No in-app purchases
Fab3D
- Monthly Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
Questions
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